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Centro-Sur O Guadalorce

Álora

El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

Centro-Sur O Guadalorce

Álora

El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

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El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

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Location: Álora, Centro-Sur O Guadalorce, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

16.3km

05:29

560m

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2. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

15.6km

05:16

540m

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3. Pared del Huma – Escalera Árabe loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

9.53km

03:26

540m

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Sylwia

December 27, 2023

The El Chorro station, inaugurated in 1865, currently functions as a reception center for visitors to the famous Caminito del Rey. However, we must not forget that the station represents a part of the industrial history of Malaga. At the back of the building are water tanks for the steam trains that used to stop here between the tunnels.

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Emiel

December 3, 2024

At this station you will find the shuttle bus that will take you to the start of the walk.

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DakenH

December 12, 2024

El Chorro Station is a historic building that was built with the construction of the railway line between Málaga and Córdoba. The line opened in 1865, and the station itself was built around the same time. The station was an important hub for travelers and workers traveling in the region.

A well-known film that was partially filmed in El Chorro is “By Ryan's Express” starring Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard. The impressive landscape of El Chorro, including the station and the surrounding mountains, served as the backdrop for scenes in this film. Today, the station is a popular starting point for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the Caminito del Rey or the impressive gorges of El Chorro.

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Location: Álora, Centro-Sur O Guadalorce, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

1. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

2. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

3. Pared del Huma – Escalera Árabe loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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